Impairment refers to the reduction in the recoverable amount of a fixed asset or goodwill below its carrying amount, often due to obsolescence, damage, or market value decline.
An impairment review is a critical process conducted by entities to assess whether the carrying amount of a fixed asset or goodwill may not be recoverable due to certain events or changes in circumstances.
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